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300 Jobs Lost as Design Group Closes Mexico Factory

9/2/2025

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Design Group Americas closed its factory in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, resulting in 300 job losses, including Fabiola Galicia.
The company attributed the closure to U.S. tariffs imposed by President Trump.
The maquiladora sector has lost over 64,000 jobs since June 2023 due to rising wages and trade uncertainties.
Manufacturers like Lacroix are relocating or shutting down, worsening regional economic challenges.

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Design Group Americas closed its factory in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, resulting in 300 job losses, including Fabiola Galicia.
The company attributed the closure to U.S. tariffs imposed by President Trump.
The maquiladora sector has lost over 64,000 jobs since June 2023 due to rising wages and trade uncertainties.
Manufacturers like Lacroix are relocating or shutting down, worsening regional economic challenges.